Gopal Balachandran

Associate Professor of Clinical Law, Director Criminal Appellate/ Post Conviction clinic at Penn State Dickinson Law, writer, meditator, father, PD for life

[Sam Haselby @samhaselby]

Rosalind O’Hanlon’s latest book 'Lineages of Brahman Power' "explodes the myth that the social, material and intellectual power of Brahmans – indeed, the centrality of caste itself in Hindu social life – was largely a colonial construction."

https://t.co/UJenllTv7r

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

This is a hard article to read, but I hope you'll do so. I've spent some time reporting on widespread rape and other sexual violence of Palestinian male and female prisoners by Israeli authorities, and the article is now published. The assault victims were warned not to give speak of what they endured -- they were sometimes told they would be killed or raped if they gave interviews -- but they found the courage to do so. One man described being raped three times in a single day in Israeli prison, the third time after he tried to protest. A young woman said the guards would come in at the beginning of each shift and strip her naked and abuse her. Another reported that she was shown photos of herself being raped and warned they would be released unless she cooperated with Israeli intelligence. Even three children who had been detained told me they had been sexually abused. Look, whatever our position on the Middle East, we should be able to agree on being anti-rape. Sexual assaults were horrific when Israeli women were targeted on Oct. 7, and they're equally horrific when Israeli authorities use them against Palestinians day after day after day. We should be able to find common ground in opposing rape. Here's a gift link to the article: https://t.co/aMMHId49OO

[Penn State Athletics @GoPSUsports]

The life and legacy of Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli extends far beyond any one role.

Guided by compassion, rooted in humility, and driven by an unwavering commitment to everyone he served.

#WeAre

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

The Israeli government is well able to fund the Iron Dome system, which has proven critical to keep innocent civilians safe from rocket attacks and bombardment.

Consistent with my voting record to date, I will not support Congress sending more taxpayer dollars and military aid to a government that consistently ignores international law and U.S. law.

Netanyahu’s allies in the Knesset just approved a $45 billion defense budget, and the Prime Minister himself also asserted his interest in withdrawing from the MOU with the United States in January. It is fully within their ability to fund Iron Dome and other defensive systems.

Our allies who need our military aid must understand that we will provide it consistent with the Leahy amendment and the foreign assistance act.

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

This is one of the best statements I’ve seen from a politician in some time. This is what we need!!

[Pramila Jayapal @PramilaJayapal]

I warned Biden and Harris directly: Our silence on Gaza was morally, legally, and politically wrong.

We were told it wasn't in the data. That wasn't strategy – it was risk aversion dressed up as wisdom.

Democrats cannot make that same mistake again this midterm season.

[Alon-Lee Green - ألون-لي جرين - אלון-לי גרין 🟣 @AlonLeeGreen]

Today in Tel Aviv and all across Israel: thousands came out to demonstrate against the war and got violently dispersed by the police. We will not back down. We will continue to fight to end the war in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank. Well will fight for life.

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

100%

[Bhaskar Sunkara @sunraysunray]

This guy in the Senate would be great for American politics.

[Ryan Grim @ryangrim]

Iran should leave a box in the desert that says “Secret Nuclear Material — Do Not Seize” and let Delta Force guys take it and then Trump can call off the bombing

[Nathan J Robinson @NathanJRobinson]

US media coverage sanitizes war and obscures the full horror of what we are doing to Iran. In this article I show how the war is far more twisted and evil than Americans understand: https://t.co/oSfPcfJq3J

[Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen]

This is a horrific act of antisemitism during a time meant for light & celebration. My heart breaks for the Bondi Beach community & my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones & the entire Jewish community as we condemn this evil.

Antisemitism has no place in our world.

[Rashida Tlaib @RashidaTlaib]

I’m heartbroken by the horrifying attack on the Jewish community in Australia and wish all the impacted families healing, peace, and strength amidst this unbearable tragedy.

[Tom Sofield @BuxMontNews]

Democrats are declaring victory for the five Bucks County offices, including sheriff & district attorney, I'm told.

A Republican, a former Mike Fitzpatrick staffer, calls tonight's results a "complete bloodbath" for the county GOP. Blame, he said, goes to Trump.

#BucksPol

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

Great news (if it holds)!

[Joshua Smithley @blockedfreq]

🚨 Projection: Dems sweep the three seats up for retention on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Donohue Retained? ✅
Dougherty Retained? ✅
Wecht Retained? ✅

The Court will maintain its 5-2 Democratic supermajority.

[Peter Beinart @PeterBeinart]

I wonder if the folks attacking Mamdani for singling out Israel have noticed that Hindu nationalists loathe him too. Why? Because his opposition to religious, ethnic + racial supremacy is NOT confined to Israel. He's a principled opponent of ethnonationalism, including in India

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

Very good article on the Vedam case. Check out the interviews also.
Pennsylvania man freed after 43 years in prison now in immigration custody to face deportation fight | AP News https://t.co/h8xBOinBJz

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

@democracynow I was the lead attorney for Subu in his post-conviction case. It was not the Pennsylvania Innocence Project but a law school clinic at Penn State Dickinson Law that uncovered the evidence which led to his exoneration.

[StateCollege.com @StateCollegecom]

Centre County DA declines to appeal judge's decision ordering new trial in Subu Vedam case https://t.co/aFgMGktElh

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

Pay attention. Something dark might be coming.

The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.

1/ Here's what's happening.

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

@KevinHornePSU @PennStateLaw Thanks!!!

[Gopal Balachandran @gopalbala75]

Yes! And a primary would have allowed the base to properly express their outrage at the Biden presidency’s facilitation of genocide.

[Rikki Schlott @RIKKISCHLOTT]

Crazy to think that we probably would be living in a completely different timeline right now if Biden just knew his time was up at the end of his term and cleared the stage for a primary.